Day Headlines in Politics News: 2024-09-29
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Kemi Badenoch maternity pay comments spark Tory row (BBC News - Politics 2024-09-29 20:44:14)
Comments suggesting maternity pay has "gone too far" have been seized on by leadership opponents as Tory conference gets under way. -
Maternity pay has gone too far, suggests Kemi Badenoch (BBC News - Politics 2024-09-29 18:43:40)
The Tory leadership candidate says the government should be reducing regulatory burdens for businesses. -
Stop squabbling, Sunak urges Tories in final speech (BBC News - Politics 2024-09-29 17:49:30)
Rishi Sunak makes a farewell speech as Tory leader to hall packed with cheering party members. -
Oliver Dowden interviewed in election betting inquiry (BBC News - Politics 2024-09-29 17:37:53)
The Gambling Commission is not investigating Sir Oliver, and he himself didn’t place any bets on the election.